best SACD player

I'd add the Denon A110 to your list - great sounding player and transport. I own it - sounds great. I liked the return to CDs and the ability to play SACDs so much I purchased a Marantz SA-10 for my other (balanced) system.

@onebean  - I have the Marantz and Denon in different systems, so I haven't done a head-to-head.  From what I am hearing, the Marantz is a little smoother on the top end and a little less forward overall.  Both are excellent players.  I haven't heard any of the big $$$ players apart from a show here or there, so hard to say it is the best of the best.  Some people have reviewed it as such.  The dealer I purchased it from also sells Esoteric. When asked, they said the difference is small.  Probably a matter of taste/system matching.